Wastewater

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of the Town’s sewage collection systems working in cooperation with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA).  OCWA is contracted by the Town to operate the sewage treatment facilities.  There are six treatment facilities within the Amherstburg town limits.  They are the Amherstburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Big Creak Treatment Plant, the McLeod Sewage Treatment Plant, the Boblo RBC, Edgewater Lagoons and McGregor Lagoons. 

Maintenance 

Routine activities performed by the Public Works Department include installing and inspecting sewer service connections to the property line; clearing sewer blockages; providing support services for contractors and developers; maintaining equipment; controlling inventory and investigating service complaints.